Forest LN WB over Buffalo Creek
FairDallas County, Texas · 0.30 MI E of Hillcrest RD · Structure no. 1805709F6680016
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 72 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,936
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Forest LN WB over Buffalo Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Forest LN WB over Buffalo Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 12,936 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,000 by 2030. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Forest LN WB over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Forest LN WB over Buffalo Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Forest LN WB over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 12,936 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Forest LN WB over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Forest LN WB over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.